This is the window from which James Earl Ray is accused of firing the shots that killed Martin Luther King. The Lorraine Motel, which is the location where Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968, has been converted into The Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. It is one of the most respected tourist attractions in town.

The museum proves to be an eye opening experience and really should be a priority visit for anyone visiting Memphis.

Before you go.......

READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE THAT DAY------

My friend and colleague Marc Perrusquia wrote this riveting account of the last 32 hours leading up to the event.